Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Yesterday, we traveled to the last stop on our tour, Luxembourg City in the Grand Duche' of Luxembourg. As we approached the city limits, our group caught glimpses of the castles that surround the city and are currently occupied by the wealthy nobility of the area. The city is a unique treasure filled with architectural delights that date back to the 10th century, as well as new and modern post-WWII buildings. We saw the remains of a fortress built to protect the city from centuries of invaders. We also learned about the many monuments and churches which tell the history of this European crossroads city. It was in Luxembourg where General George Patton located his headquarters during part of WWII. General Patton is also buried in the United States Army Cemetery in Luxembourg (Mark Carl, Sue Carl '57 and Regina Holter Welsh '57 are shown standing in front of General Patton's grave). This landmark was an unforgettable stop on yesterday's tour. It reminded all of us of the price many young men and women paid during World War II to insure the freedom of other countries in Europe and the United States of America.